Yet no efforts were made to arrest and punish Peter, notwithstanding he was recognized and pointed out by the kinsman of the wounded man. It may be urged that Jesus had healed the servant’s ear. This, even if true, would not have removed the guilt of the militant disciple. Had Peter really committed the deed, it is not probable that he would have visited the house of the high priest and remained in the presence of his enemies.

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When was Jesus bound?

John: When he was arrested ([xviii, 12]).

Matthew and Mark: Not until after his trial before the Sanhedrim when he was taken to Pilate ([Matt. xxvii, 2]; [Mark xv, 1]).

According to Luke he was not bound.

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What did they do with Jesus when he was taken?